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[Letter from Ed. S. Hughes to Henry Sayles, June 25, 1911]

Description: Letter from Ed. S. Hughes to Henry Sayles stating his opinions on Mr. Trumbull's work. He states the state of Texas has acquired a large amount of railways and it would be great for Abilene to be pulled off as well.
Date: June 25, 1911
Creator: Hughes, Ed. S.

[Letter from J. D. Sandefer addressed To the Commanding Officer Concerned - February 25, 1919]

Description: A letter addressed to the Commanding Officer Concerned, from J. D. Sandefer, President, Simmons College, Abilene, Texas, dated February 25, 1919. This certifies that the bearer, Mr. T. N. Carswell, was for some years Bursar of Simmons College—the college authorities are anxious for his return. Certified to be a true copy by J. G. Roberts, Lieut. (P. C.) U. S. N.
Date: February 25, 1919
Creator: Sandefer, J. D.

[Letter from Henry Sayles to Richard Cordwent, May 25, 1912]

Description: Letter from Henry Sayles to Richard Cordwent stating his beliefs on the condition of the railroad in Abilene. Sayles states the Cotton Belt people will build a line first unless the Texas Central Railway quickly moves to occupy the land. Sayles states there is no reason to talk to Webb, the president of the M. K. & T. Railroad to try to change the policies in place. Sayles wants to extend the railroad from Abilene into Cross Plains, but does not believe this will happen without rights of way fr… more
Date: May 25, 1912
Creator: Sayles, Henry

[Letter from Oscar Shanks to H. J. Bradshaw, February 25,1910]

Description: Letter from Oscar Shanks to H. J. Bradshaw discussing that Shanks would like to receive the plans, specifications and full information covering the proposal of construction of the Abilene Central Railroad. Bids for the construction will be received on March 21st.
Date: February 25, 1910
Creator: Shanks, Oscar

[Letter to W. A. Webb, May 25, 1912]

Description: Letter to W. A. Webb, on Sayles, Sayles, & Sayles letterhead, congratulating Webb on his appointment to chief executive officer in Texas and Oklahoma for the M.K. & T. Railroad. There is a handwritten note at the bottom of the typed letter with additional congratulations.
Date: May 25, 1912
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